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 Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs
By Judy Winter
Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs challenges families and professionals to help children with special needs to reach their full potential by using a proven motivational, how-to approach. This groundbreaking and inspiring book provides detailed information on how to let go of the "perfect-baby" dream, face and resolve grief, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting and outdated labels. Also included are specific guidelines for working with professionals, understanding inclusion, planning for the future, and insightful interviews with Dana Reeve of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, Tim Shriver of Special Olympics, and Diane Bubel of the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Preview of the book is also available online at the link books.google.com. |
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 Classroom Success for the LD And ADHD Child
By Suzanne H. Stevens
In Classroom Success for the LD And ADHD Child, the author provides a wealth of experience, both from a teachers' point of view and as a therapist, for helping your learning disabled child not only survive the school system but benefit from the process. The first several chapters discuss a hypothetical story of a child with LD and ADHD and focuses on the problems he faces in school. The other chapters deal with detailed and proven techniques that help in classroom and homework management. This book is highly recommended for parents looking for suggestions on how to work with the school to modify the course and their environment for their child. |
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 Learning Disabilities A to Z
By Corinne Smith and Lisa Strick
Learning Disabilities: A to Z provides a comprehensive discussion of learning disabilities in children. The book provides useful suggestions in coping with learning disabilities in classroom and at home. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is its focus on the self esteem of children and guidelines on how to raise children without damaging their self-respect. Other topics in the book include identification of learning disabilities, social and emotional growth of children, and strategies for promoting personal success. It is most suited for children in elementary school and through high school, although some parents of preschoolers may find it useful to start implementing these strategies for life long success early on. |
| *Note: All books mentioned above can be ordered online from www.amazon.com |
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Pakistan Special (A Monthly Magazine)
Monthly "Pakistan Special" is the oldest and largest circulated magazine for over 10 million Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan and is providing a common platform to the most neglected segment of the society. For the last ten years a dedicated team of professionals is bringing out this valuable publication from Islamabad (Pakistan) on regular basis. This is a non-funded publication, which is being run on self-help basis. The circulation of monthly Pakistan Special in Pakistan is around 10,000 copies per month. For subscription details contact: Mr. Farhat Abbas (Chief Editor) at the numbers +92-51-2260111 / +92-300-95 626 95 or email: pakspecial@gmail.com & pakspecial@hotmail.com. |
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